1966 Crown Coupe, 2016 200 S AWD, 1962 Lark Daytona V8.
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Which engine and transaxle? The 3.0L with the 3-speed (31TH) has a mechanical kickdown linkage that can bind at the top of the transaxle underneath the battery.
The inner rod is the throttle (kickdown) shaft and the outer rod is the shifter shaft. When these 2 concentric rods bind together, you can get a hard gas pedal and shift lever movement.
Being under the battery, this area is subject to acid splash and corrosion. Sometimes they can be freed up in place or if it has corroded down the shafts, the valve body may have to come out for service or replacement.
The kickdown linkage should 'flop' freely with light return spring action to the idle position.
The inner rod is the throttle (kickdown) shaft and the outer rod is the shifter shaft. When these 2 concentric rods bind together, you can get a hard gas pedal and shift lever movement.
Being under the battery, this area is subject to acid splash and corrosion. Sometimes they can be freed up in place or if it has corroded down the shafts, the valve body may have to come out for service or replacement.
The kickdown linkage should 'flop' freely with light return spring action to the idle position.